THEA BOWMAN CENTER
11901 OAKFIELD AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44105 www.theabowmancenter.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: BELIEVING IN THE STRENGTH OF THE PEOPLE OF MT. PLEASANT, OUR MISSION IS TO AFFIRM AND SUSTAIN IN A TRUSTING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM: PROVIDES WEEKLY GROCERIES ON SATURDAY (12 - 1 PM) AND THE LAST TUESDAY (6:00PM) OF EACH MONTH TO 6,300 MT. PLEASANT RESIDENTS ANNUALLY. THE CENTER HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CLEVELAND FOOD BANK, THE PRIMARY FOOD LINKAGE SOURCE. WE RECEIVE LIMITED MONETARY DONATIONS AND FOOD ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND CHURCHES TO SUPPORT THE FOOD SERVICE OPERATION. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS IN THE 44104, 44105 AND 44120 ZIP CODES ENABLING THEM TO HAVE SUFFICIENT NUTRITIONAL FOOD TO MEET THEIR NEEDS FOR THE MONTH. THE POPULATION SERVED IN 2018/2019 WAS 60+ YEARS 19%, 18-59 YEARS 49% AND 0-17 YEARS 32%. HOT BUFFET LUNCH: PROVIDED EVERY SATURDAY (11:30-12:30) BY OUR FIVE PARTNER CHURCHES TO THE ELDERLY, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM IS TOTALLY SUPPORTED BY TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO PREPARE AND SERVE A MEAL TO AN AVERAGE OF 175 PEOPLE EACH WEEK. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IT TO ENSURE THAT THE RESIDENTS OF MT. PLEASANT HAVE A HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL EVERY SATURDAY. BENEFITS SERVICES: THE CENTER PROVIDES RESIDENTS INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM HELPS MT. PLEASANT RESIDENTS WITH HEAT ASSISTANCE, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, FOOD STAMPS, VOTER REGISTRATION AND FREE TAX PREPARATION. A FREE TAX SERVICE IS OFFERED DURING TAX SEASON, OVER 300 RESIDENTS RECEIVED FREE TAX SERVICES IN 2019. INTERGENERATIONAL GARDEN: THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO SENIORS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INTERESTED IN PLANTING, MANAGING AND HARVESTING THEIR OWN FRESH VEGETABLES. THE PROGRAM OPERATES FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER EACH YEAR AND IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OHIO STATE EXTENSION PROGRAM. SENIOR OUTREACH CONNECTIONS: THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO SENIORS AGED 60 OR OLDER. THE PARTICIPANTS MEET BI-WEEKLY TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SKILLS. SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES, FOOD SUPPORT AND HEALTH WORKSHOPS.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS @THE CENTER AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM @ NATHAN HALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THESE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO YOUTH AGES 5 - 13. THE YOUTH ARE PROVIDED TUTORING SERVICES AND/OR HELP WITH THEIR HOMEWORK AND OTHER STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMPUTER- BASED ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER. MUSIC AND MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE NATHAN HALE SITE. THE SUMMER PROGRAM IS OPEN TO YOUTH AGES 5-13 RESIDING IN THE MT. PLEASANT AREA M -TH FOR EIGHT WEEKS. IN ADDITION TO TUTORING SERVICES, THE CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN ARTS THROUGH TRIPS TO OUR LOCAL MUSEUMS. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND A SMALL REGISTRATION FEE FROM PARENTS. THE CLEVELAND FOOD BANK PROVIDES MEALS FOR ANY CHILD IN THE COMMUNITY WHETHER PARTICIPATING IN THE SUMMER PROGRAM OR NOT. THE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS, PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND YOUTH INTERNS AND AMERICORPS/VISTA MEMBERS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN TO GROW AND LEARN.

ADULT EDUCATION: OPEN TO ANY ADULT, 18 OR OLDER INTERESTED IN COMPLETING A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OBTAINING A GED. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CLASSES 12-2 PM AND 5:30- 7:30 PM DAILY. THE PROGRAM IS ONE-ON-ONE, TUTOR-BASED AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN READING, WRITING, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE. COMPUTER CLASSES: COMPUTER CLASSES ARE OFFERED WEEKLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. COMPUTER CLASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR COMPUTER SKILLS AS A MEANS TO IMPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

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